Lemon-Rhubarb Chicken

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Lemon-Rhubarb Chicken
45 min.
6
485kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and gluten-free meal that's sure to impress? Look no further than this Lemon-Rhubarb Chicken recipe! This dish is perfect for a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, and it serves six people. With a total calorie count of 485 kcal per serving, it's a deliciously guilt-free option.

This recipe features succulent chicken breasts stuffed with a zesty rhubarb stuffing, all cooked in a flavorful low-salt chicken broth. The rhubarb is also cooked with fresh ginger, giving the dish a delightful balance of sweet and spicy flavors. To add a touch of elegance, the chicken is served with a sauce made from the rhubarb stuffing, which has been simmered with sugar, brandy, and a hint of star anise.

The preparation of this dish is straightforward and can be completed in just 45 minutes. You'll need a frying pan, a sauce pan, an oven, a sieve, and a roasting pan to whip up this tasty main course. The recipe also includes a detailed breakdown of the caloric content, with a balanced mix of protein, fat, and carbohydrates.

Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or just looking to try something new, Lemon-Rhubarb Chicken is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. So why not give it a try and enjoy a delicious, gluten-free meal that's both healthy and satisfying?

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless with skin
  • tablespoons brandy 
  • 0.3 cup butter ()
  • 0.5 cup ginger fresh unpeeled sliced
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • cups chicken broth 
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4.5 cups rhubarb diced divided
  • tablespoons shallots chopped
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  •  star anise whole

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • sieve
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons chopped shallots and 2 cups rhubarb; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. Cool rhubarb stuffing.
  3. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over low heat.
  4. Add 21/2 cups rhubarb, 1/4 cup shallots, and ginger; sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Increase heat to high.
  5. Add sugar and brandy; boil 1 minute.
  6. Add broth, star anise, and bay leaf. Simmer over low heat until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, about 1 hour. Strain sauce, discarding solids in strainer. Stir 1/3 cup rhubarb stuffing into sauce. DO AHEAD Stuffing and sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover each separately and chill. Rewarm sauce before using.
  7. Preheat oven to 425°F. Using fingertips, separate skin from flesh of chicken breasts, forming pocket.
  8. Place about 2 tablespoons rhubarb stuffing in pocket.
  9. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  10. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, add chicken breasts, skin side down, to skillet; cook until brown, about 7 minutes.
  11. Transfer chicken, skin side down, to roasting pan.
  12. Roast chicken 10 minutes; baste with pan juices. Roast until cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.
  13. Transfer chicken to platter, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lemon peel, and serve, passing sauce alongside.

Nutrition Facts

Calories485kcal
Protein24.72%
Fat46.3%
Carbs28.98%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.02
Glycemic Load
18.11
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
17.532174006752%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.99mg
Epicatechin
0.47mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.55mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:485.02kcal
24.25%
Fat:23.57g
36.26%
Saturated Fat:7.46g
46.63%
Carbohydrates:33.2g
11.07%
Net Carbohydrates:31.25g
11.36%
Sugar:26.63g
29.59%
Cholesterol:92.66mg
30.89%
Sodium:244.89mg
10.65%
Alcohol:5.01g
100%
Alcohol %:1.45%
100%
Protein:28.31g
56.62%
Vitamin B3:14.3mg
71.48%
Selenium:37.52µg
53.6%
Vitamin B6:0.91mg
45.57%
Vitamin K:34.76µg
33.1%
Phosphorus:305.85mg
30.59%
Potassium:869.51mg
24.84%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.29%
Vitamin E:2.39mg
15.91%
Vitamin C:10.35mg
12.55%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.8%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.68%
Magnesium:46.72mg
11.68%
Calcium:97.15mg
9.71%
Copper:0.16mg
7.89%
Fiber:1.95g
7.8%
Vitamin A:365.43IU
7.31%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.66%
Iron:1.19mg
6.63%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.48%
Zinc:0.97mg
6.48%
Folate:13.77µg
3.44%
Source:Epicurious